In this session from Cherry Bekaert’s 2025 Government and Public Sector Virtual Conference, cybersecurity professionals Kurt Manske and Jim Kramer share actionable strategies for protecting local governments and public agencies from growing cyber threats.
Learn how municipalities can defend against ransomware, phishing attacks, and other evolving risks, while modernizing outdated IT systems, managing vendor risks, and building resilient networks.
What You’ll Learn:
- Current cyber threat trends targeting the public sector
- How ransomware and phishing impact government operations
- The importance of modernizing legacy systems and reducing technical debt
- Best practices for vendor risk management and compliance
- Creating an effective incident response and disaster recovery plan
- Advantages and risks of outsourcing IT services
- Building resilience and protecting critical infrastructure
Whether you work in local government, IT management, or public sector administration, this discussion provides the tools and insights needed to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and protect essential public services.
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